Every Gorillaz Album *COVER* Ranked 

what did you guys think of the silent running mv???

actually, 2d knows to play MANY instruments previously working in an instrument shop so him having a guitar isnt farfetched. we've seen him do melodica, piano, guitar, banjo, and ukelele.

I think the one pro of the Now Now cover is that its at least recognizable. When I hear a song from the Now Now, I always think of the cover. When I hear a song from Song Machine, I just think of that one image where Russel’s playing the trumpet and Noodle has that tiger suit.

I think 2D playing the guitar was even better fitting for the Now Now album since it was all about him kinda taking on this new persona and role since Murdoc was in prison. It makes sense he’s playing an instrument he’s not used to since he’s playing a role he’s not used to.

I can understand your dislike for Noodles design in phase 1 and the reason you dislike Noodles head for Song Machine is for the same reason, but for her SM head I never viewed it as that and saw it as her closing and scrunching her eyes because she's smiling, especially with how the lines for her closed eyes are curved, it just communicates that more to me. Brilliant video though, keep it up!

Actually, I just think that Noodle is closer to the camera, so she looks big in perspective on G-Sides.

The whole island being a character is exactly how I felt, which is why it’s phase in the lore is my favorite, and when it got destroyed in The Lost Chord I actually felt genuine pain especially since it’s been so long since we saw it

"make him look fucking disgusting" LMAOOOO

if i got to choose the cracker island cover id pick that art of the bearded murdoc that was sick as fuck

The Now Now is my favorite cover and album 😭

Bro the now now is like damn near the best one, too 3 for sure It’s wonky cuz the music on the album is also wonky, chill feeling

Ok ngl the audios in between had me cackling

This video made me laugh multiple times the transitions literally so funny fr you’re so right about phase 1 noodle it feels kind of like a racist charecutre but I am VERY glad Jamie grew and was able to actually draw noodle proper. I think the song machine cover is noodle genuinely with her eyes closed and face all scrunched up. The fall is phenomenal and everyting you said about it is so so true I love it

i haven't seen someone mention the racism within gorillaz like this in a video, i think that's pretty refreshing. i'm glad we're able to discuss how poorly noodle was handled. i like your ranking! i would've put plastic beach as number 1 tbh, but i respect putting demon days as the top too.

g sides has a banging album cover what

i kinda like to headcanon that in song machine noodle may have caricatured herself along with all the other members but yeah im still not a fan, and her design in phase 1 has no excuses, especially the one where her head is partially shaved

the now nows cover is fucking gorgeous WHATT

I actually love G-sides its very that early 2000’s city street aesthetic that i like. The only thing I don’t like about it is Noodle’s phase 1 design which is a general thing about the whole phase.

10:34 blew out my speakers

6:55 its supposed to look like noel gallagher who featured in we got the power and also had a long rivalry with daman and blur in the britpop war

This is the first video of yours that I've watched and I've had to pause at 14:42 because the DHMIS soundbyte tipped me over the scale of needing to praise you: Firstly, I love that I'm understanding all the references in the "Number x" cards, and especially the DHMIS one obviously as said above. Secondly, I'm very happy that you are a The Fall enjoyer. I adore The Fall despite it's quirks and it made me happy to see you defending its honour (I'm gonna just to your album ranking video after this so I can hear more of your thoughts on it there). Thirdly, I love that you made the comparison to The Now Now being a sequel to The Fall because that was my instant first impression when the album came out in 2018. Fourthly, I just wanted to say that you put my thoughts about Plastic Beach into words in a way I've never quite been able to before. Calling the location a character in itself and the main character of Phase 3 is such a good way to think of it and I'm shocked I never have before as it's my favourite album and phase. I think that's it for now, but I'm loving your vibe and agreeing with so many of your takes so I'm feeling safe to assume I won't regret subscribing and checking out your other Gorillaz videos.

i never questioned 2d having the guitar in the now now I just figured he knew to play it aswell

I am going to defend the The Now Now cover. I think it's alright. Nothing more than that. I do agree stylistically is off, but it works in other ways. First of all, 2D is supposed to be somewhat of a stand in for Damon, at least in theory. That specific album being a 2D heavy project was also because it was actually also a heavy Damon project. Or to me it feels that way. Most of it, again for me, reads like Damon Albarn expressing themes and topics close to his point of view. I can't help but think that it kind of reminds me of Everyday Robots' cover, but translated into a trippy Gorillaz style. Now phase wise, my interpretation is 2D being on the very very front but being disoriented about this position, especially with the absence of Murdoc at play. Him being a distorted image, with an "unfamiliar" instrument seems to make sense about how, despite him seeming confident and on charge, there are still things he has to figure out.

5:13 in the words of marzipan from homestar runner, “it’s not big, it’s in the foreground!”

Wait that's 2-D on the cover of the Now Now? I've always thought it was Noodle

dont worry about not posting the 3rd iceberg part! the people can wait for that :) also to know your reasoning behind this video warmed my heart... this is a really sweet thing you did

I honestly really love cracker island and the now nows covers 😪🤣 I get the complaints for both though, I just love the Pink and Blue of the now now (plus the wavy psychedelic nature) and I love the way murdoc is being held up by a string in cracker islands

I love how you block out swears with we are happy landfill LMAO it’s fantastic

Ngl, seeing that I'm not the only one who really appreciate The Fall's greatness makes me feel happy, the album cover is fire!

Album art is legitimately one of my favorite aspects of music. Iron Maiden has some of if not the best ones ever

I don't really disagree with any of your ranking except for the fall. One of the main reasons I didn't like the album is because I really didn't like the cover. Despite thinking the Now Now's cover being lack luster I genuinely believe it's the best album overall. Demon Dayz and Plastic Beach are fantastic, but just based on how I can listen to the entire album through endlessly without skipping a single track makes it so good for me. I wish I liked more of what's on Song Machine because Aries is so good I just want to like the album more.

I’m sorry but you’re evil for 9 that’s my favorite one it’s above demon days for me. I’m also just a sucker for phase 1 noodles helmet so that might be it but you can’t deny the amount of detail and visual interest they put in that one. But I guess I shall let it slide because I love your videos and can’t wait to see the next iceberg video good job ^v^👍💕💕💕

the now now captures the sound of the album thoooo

really surprised that people seem to dislike the cover of the now now! i think it's gorgeous tbh. granted, that's the phase that i got into gorillaz & 2d is my favorite character, but i just love the color palette and the warped design. i feel like the warping & layering of the image fits in so well with the sort of distorted vibe of the album

The now now take was horrendous, that cover is awesome and probably the best

Great Vid Ps. The Now Now cover is great

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I don’t think phase 1 Noodle design is that bad.

I love everything about The Fall. it was my first vinyl ever, and my mom bought this instead of Plastic Beach, because she loved this drawing way more. before I got the vinyl I never heard that album, and I fell in love with it in the matter of seconds. also Revolving doors and Amarillo were the first song I learned on ukelele and guitare. so it holds a special place in my heart.

what do you think of the gorillaz singles collection ?

Maaan I just don’t get why so many ppl hate Cracker Island’s cover art. It’s one of my favourites, from the pinkish-purple colour tones to the composition, I think it fits the vibe so well. Especially w/ my translucent purple variant. Plus the back cover just makes me love the front even more. I may have occult-vibe bias but yh, I dig it. I do completely agree w/ you on The Now Now. I hate the waAaRPed effect & why is 2D holding a guitar??? 🤷‍♂️ Love the art for The Fall. I feel like Jamie should’ve done something similar for the Now Now as it’s clearly the summer counterpart to The Fall (The Fall’s a better album ..don’t lynch me Gorillaz fans. ..deep down you know I’m right) Personally not a fan of Humanz’ cover, looks too weird for me, I’d rather have a 3D render closer to what they had in the Stylo vid or Cracker Island singles. Plastic Beach is #1 for me tho, cover-wise. It’s just so iconic, memorable & just generally pretty to look at while you’re spinning the record.

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i mean, g sides is boring but that noodle outfit is insane i love it

It's 5AM and I really got jumpscared by 10:34 lmao

lmao i though pazuzu was an oc too LOL

14:38 WAIT DO U LIKE DHMIS???

“This album cover fking sucks” 😂😂

2:46 WHAT IS THE SONG I NEED TO KNOW AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

gorillaz and demon days are one of my all time favorite albums from gorillaz of all time 🙂

I think they used the plastic beach model for "The Lost Chord" to destroy it

Rip my man the now now

I haven't finished the video. My guess is that number one will be plastic beach

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The cracker island cover is totally in last place, WE DONT EVEN HAVE NOODLES NEW HAIR IN IT!!!!

Would anyone want Lego versions of the album covers in the Lego Art line (which iirc has other album covers as a part of the line)

in my opinion 1 plastic beach(all of them) 2 self titled album 3 demon days 4 humanz 5 the fall 6 the now now 7 song machine 8 g sides 9 d sides 10 cracker island 11 laika come home also i do like the cracker island art but i dont like it as an album cover.. also i see noodles little icon in sm as her closing her eyes smiling, bad decision that jamie made to make her a shade of yellow tho

I just saw in the plastic beach cover russel under the water, idk if its me tho

14:43 not me wearing a shirt with that exact album cover on it watching this😂

shame on you for putting The Now Now so low

you hate phase 1 Noodles whaa

I Don't Like Phase 1 Noodle Either

i always thought that was noodle in the now now for some reason

2:50 i didn’t like the album or the cover so yep not the only person!

Do the singles covers and album cover varations, please

what happened to schaffrillas!?

Monkey journey to the west?

Ye

Switch Demon Days and Humanz and we have a deal

i do not agree with the first few takes lol

They use the Plastic Beach island in The Lost Chord music video from Song Machine funny enough

Why the fuck is this 19 mins long-